Cresco woman wins 'Downton Abbey' prize

Aubrey Dilger of Cresco is the winner of our "Downton Abbey" contest and receives a Season Four DVD courtesy of WVIA.

Aubrey Dilger of Cresco is the winner of our "Downton Abbey" contest and receives a Season Four DVD courtesy of WVIA.

Here's her winning entry:

Ahhh, Downton Abbey. The struggling English manor whose halls are full of the hustle and bustle of servants, aristocrats and above all, secrets.

Last season was well balanced with hope and tragedy juxtaposed together in an ever-changing storyline that kept its fans guessing and, at the finale, gasping. What will Season 4 have in store?

Here are my predictions:

Mary will remain stoic, as always, but softened with the birth of her son, George. As is custom for her, various suitors will likely appear and be met with guarded frigidity. The season will stay central on her character as the suitors will try to chip away at her tough exterior. She may even give in to her better judgment!

Edith's romance with Michael Gregson blossoms as he encourages confidence that she has longed for her entire shadowed life. Despite the complicated nature of their relationship, Edith is so overwhelmed by being loved that reason falls victim to passion and she becomes pregnant.

Robert and Cora find opportunity to include Tom Branson in the family and begin to transition the reigns of running the estate to the younger members of the family. This is a struggle for Robert, but Cora reminds him that "You will not live forever, Robert."

The now-happily married John and Anna Bates continue to find happiness, though a wrench or two finds its way into the servant's quarters and into their relationship.

The downstairs members of Downton all continue to experience love, loss, struggle, and prosperity as the upstairs members of the household go through these emotions and struggles.

I may not know many details of the upcoming season, but I believe (creator Julian Fellowes) will remain true to the characters he has built and will craft stories that reassure us of who they are while allowing room for them to grow into strongly developed, loveable characters."